Apply to play in 2019

Apply to perform at Wirrina 2019

Applications for 2019 are now open

Please apply via email—tell us about yourself/your band. Include a photo. A sound-bite and/or link to an online video would be a great addition. Email: [email protected]

Applications close at the end of May, 2019.

The committee will decide on the line-up after May, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t hear back in a hurry.

Wirrina Bluegrass amplification policy

Amplification is used to balance the instruments and make the music accessible to a large group of people to enjoy. All stages use high-quality PA systems.

The Wirrina Bluegrass Festival is about showcasing Bluegrass and its acoustic cousins. It has come about through a partnership between the Yankalilla Acoustic Music group and SA’s Bluegrass musicians.

The SA Bluegrass music community has very high-quality musicians some with over 40 years of experience and a passion that they want to share through our festival. Most of these musicians play acoustic instruments.

Code of practice

Amplification is used to balance volume levels of instruments playing together.

Electronic effects are seen as music distortion, not music enhancement.

If your instrument requires amplification to balance its volume to the acoustic guitar in festival sessions, a small battery powered amp is appropriate.